Hunting is fun, adventurous, fulfilling, motivating and a host of other adjectives, not to mention physically and mentally stimulating.

If you’re an avid hunter, you may wonder if those license fees and the costs of those expensive broadheads are mounting up excessively.

Hunters, take heart. According to a new study by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, hunting is less expensive then several other popular pastimes, in some cases much less expensive. Plus, this doesn’t consider the value of the game you bring home for the table.

Check out the facts for your state in this report by the NSSF.

SD Deer 2013 4 084We’re sure you know that a day spent hunting beats a day in the office. What you might not know, though, is that a day spent hunting in many cases is more affordable than a day spent on the golf course or at a major league ballgame.

That’s something to keep in mind with National Hunting and Fishing Day coming up on Saturday, Sept. 27. Many opportunities nationwide are available to spend a day afield that weekend.

Statistics in NSSF’s latest report, “Hunting in the 50 States: Regulations, License Fees, Species and Methods of Take,” clearly show that you get more bang for your buck hunting than in other competing hobbies and activities.